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EF57 FMJ

2008 Mazda 6

Blue Petrol 2488cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

86,854 mi
Last recorded86,854 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Mazda 687,272 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF57 FMJ
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,488cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 86,854 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jun 2025 73,921 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2024 63,294 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Jun 2024 63,294 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Feb 2023 63,293 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Feb 2023 63,293 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Nov 2021 62,978 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also worn on both edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also worn on outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Aug 2019 61,298 miles

Front Both N/S and O/S Sub frame spreader plate bolts loose but main sub frame bolts tight.

Pass 22 Aug 2018 57,394 miles

Front N/S and O/S Sub frame spreader plate bolts loose but main sub frame bolts tight.

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Lens broken. (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2017 54,747 miles

Offside Front seat slight movement in the upright position.

Pass 19 Aug 2016 50,677 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2016 50,677 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Aug 2015 47,972 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Aug 2015 47,972 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Jul 2014 45,079 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2014 45,077 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Jul 2013 40,991 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 23 Jul 2013 40,981 miles

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1) DANGEROUS

clutch heavily worn, nearly un-drivable

Pass 11 May 2012 35,420 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 11 May 2012 35,420 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Mar 2011 26,315 miles

How Reliable is the Mazda 6?

Based on 1,904,140 MOT tests across 159,651 vehicles.

75.4%
Pass Rate
7,713
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
159,651
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 45,082
position lamp(s) not working 38,980
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 34,576
Registration plate lamp not working 29,515
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 28,494
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EF57 FMJ is a 2008 Mazda 6 in Blue with a 2,488cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2008 Mazda 6 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.4% with a typical mileage of 87,272 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mazda 6 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 45,082 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EF57 FMJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda 6 typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 18 years old, this Mazda 6 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was EF57 FMJ registered?

EF57 FMJ is a 2008 Mazda 6, first registered on 7 January 2008.

Is EF57 FMJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF57 FMJ shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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